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R351 ECX

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,864 mi
Last recorded126,864 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR351 ECX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2014 126,864 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 126,728 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 May 2013 119,448 miles

Oil leak

wiper mechanisum excessively worn

Fail 23 May 2013 119,447 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

wiper mechanisum excessively worn

Pass 30 May 2012 115,046 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil low

Pass 20 May 2011 109,191 miles

engine oil was extremely low , regular checks needed

moderate movement nearside upper link outer pivot bolt ,movement close to maximum allowed of 6.4mm

Fail 20 May 2011 109,190 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

engine oil was extremely low , regular checks needed

moderate movement nearside upper link outer pivot bolt ,movement close to maximum allowed of 6.4mm

Pass 28 May 2010 102,224 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

moderate wear nearside front suspension upper pivot assembly

Fail 28 May 2010 102,223 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

moderate wear nearside front suspension upper pivot assembly

Pass 10 Jun 2009 94,897 miles

Oil leak

wiper mechanisum worn

Fail 10 Jun 2009 94,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

wiper mechanisum worn

Pass 11 Jun 2008 85,197 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 80,077 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006

Metal brake pipe to N/S/R flexi hose starting to rust

Short metal brake pipe to N/S/R cyl starting to corrode

Short metal to O/S/R cyl starting to corrode

How Reliable is the Nissan Primera?

Based on 1,768,156 MOT tests across 199,016 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
6,218
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
199,016
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 96,181
constant velocity joint gaiter split 73,704
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 67,433
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64,631
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,222
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R351 ECX is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Primera models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 91,289 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Primera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 96,181 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R351 ECX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Primera typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Nissan Primera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R351 ECX registered?

R351 ECX is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R351 ECX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R351 ECX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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